Shamir
girl nameShamir entered the US charts in 1983, peaked at #4122 in 1987, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1983–2025
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rank today
#4122
peak (1987)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6488 |
| 1990s | #9688 |
| 2000s | #13619 |
| 2010s | #16992 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Shamir are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shamir alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shamir in 2025?
- Shamir is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shamir most popular?
- Shamir peaked in 1987, reaching #4122 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shamir with classmates?
- Shamir will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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